Rise Higher

League 1

Jeneva Hernandez-Gray had the start for the Vancouver Whitecaps in their 1-1 draw against Altitude FC. Annabelle Chukwu came on in the 46^th minute for NDC Ontario in their 2-1 win over the Simcoe County Rovers.

NWSL

On Friday the Kansas City Current drew the Chicago Red Stars 2-2. Nichelle Prince was unavailable for the Current due to injury, while Desiree Scott continues her return to play and came on in the 77^th minute.

On Saturday, Bianca St-Georges had the start for the North Carolina Courage and played 79 minutes in their 0-0 draw with the Orlando Pride. Sydney Collins remains unavailable for the Courage due to an ankle injury. Then, Gabrielle Carle’s Washington Spirit drew Kailen Sheridan’s San Diego Wave 1-1. Sheridan was in net for the Wave, while Carle had the start but was subbed off in the 45^th minute with an injury. There hasn’t been an update on her injury, but hopefully it is not serious.

In the last Saturday game, the Houston Dash drew Angel City 0-0. Allysha Chapman remains on maternity leave and was unavailable, Sophie Schmidt played the full 90 for the Dash, and Megan Reid came on in the 63^rd minute for Angel City.

All five Canadians were available and had the start in the Cascadia Clash on Sunday. For the Thorns, Christine Sinclair played 62 minutes, Jessie Fleming played 87, and Janine Beckie played the entire game, marking her first full 90 since returning from her ACL injury. For the Seattle Reign, Quinn returned from injury and played 45 minutes and Jordyn Huitema played the full 90. Neither team could find the back of the net and the game ended 0-0.

In the last NWSL game of the weekend, Lysianne Proulx served as backup keeper for the Bay in their 1-0 loss to the Utah Royals. 

Damallsvenskan

Clarissa Larisey started both games for BK Häcken this week. On Thursday she played 63 minutes in their 4-1 win over Djurgården. Then, on Monday she played the entire game and scored one goal in their 2-0 win over Vittsjö.

Clarissa Larisey scores and opens the scoring for BK Häcken!#CanWNT/#CanXNTpic.twitter.com/PfQOe6KLwL

— Rise Higher (@RiseHigherCa) June 17, 2024

Kvindeligaen

Emma Regan had the start for HB Køge in their 1-0 win over Fortuna Hjørring. Despite the win, HB Køge finish the season in third and unfortunately do not qualify for the Champions League.

Player of the Week: Clarissa Larisey

Goals: 1 (Larisey)